Problem Solving Vocabulary Review

What is Computational Thinking?

• A) A numbering system using two unique digits.

• B) A problem-solving strategy that uses computer science concepts.

• C) A process of gathering and expressing information in a summary form.

• D) Observing patterns, trends, and regularities in data.

What does Data Aggregation involve?

• A) Dividing a list in half to find an item.

• B) Collecting and summarizing information for analysis.

• C) Breaking down problems into smaller parts.

• D) Changing variable patterns.

Which of the following best describes a Binary Search?

• A) A search that starts at the beginning of a list and continues until the item is found.

• B) An algorithm for finding an item by dividing the list into smaller and smaller parts.

• C) A method for observing patterns and trends in data.

• D) A strategy for solving problems by identifying general principles.

What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

• A) Byte

• B) Data

• C) Bit

• D) Binary Number

What does the term 'Variable' refer to in computing?

• A) A list of steps for solving problems.

• B) A way of representing information using options.

• C) Something not consistent or having a fixed pattern.

• D) A process used to analyze and investigate a topic.

What is an iteration in the context of problem-solving in computing?

• The process of deleting a set of instructions

• A process where a set of instructions or structures are repeated in a sequence a specified number of times or until a condition is met

• The action of copying data from one location to another

• A single execution of a set of instructions

How many kilobytes are there in one megabyte?

• 1,024 kilobytes

• 10,000 kilobytes

• 1,000 kilobytes

• 100 kilobytes

How many megabytes make up one gigabyte?

• 1,024 megabytes

• 1,000 megabytes

• 10,000 megabytes

• 100 megabytes

What is the equivalent of one terabyte in gigabytes?

• 1,024 gigabytes

• 1,000 gigabytes

• 10,000 gigabytes

• 100 gigabytes

How many terabytes are there in a petabyte?

• 1,024 terabytes

• 1,000 terabytes

• 10,000 terabytes

• 100 terabytes